I have a 2018 Sport, is there a filter to change when you replace the fluid? Everything I've seen online is people swapping or flushing fluid (which looks about as easy as an oil change) but no one seems to care about a filter. I always did both on my 2012 so I'm a little confused at the void of youtube videos involving a filter change.

Thanks!

 

 

yeah the second gen used that inline fluid filter, but does the third gen cvt use it?

this is what i've found for the automatic cvt but no useful instructions on how to install
Ebay: Honda Fit Automatic Transmission Filter Kit 66451JB

 

Following as well, I have a 2018 Honda Fit and coming up to 30K. I received an email from the dealership that I should get transmission fluid service soon. I'm wondering if the dealer will just do the drain and fill method, or do they do it 3x to get most of the old fluid out? Trying to see if it's worth doing it myself.

 

Drain and fill on the CVT. The 3x every xxx miles is for the older hydraulic transmissions. Very simple if you remove the airbox and fill from the top, or if you can reach the top plug to remove it, fill using a long funnel. 3.6 quarts hcf-2. There is a filter, behind the CVT warmer. My guess from experience is that Honda would call this a lifetime filter.

 

Did a code 3 come up on the maintenance minder or is the dealer just trying to add stuff to do to make more money? I have 36,000 miles and it's not come up yet.

 

Code has not come up yet but just got an email about it. Also been reading different comments in this forum that some folks change it at 30K, some at 60K. Any idea what’s the right cadence to follow? My Fit is mostly highway mpg so not sure if I should change it before the code comes up. Thanks!

 

Change it as often as you like. Won't hurt it, and it's so easy and inexpensive to do.

 

People seemed to change the ATF earlier or more often with prior models of the car. I think there was a change in the ATF and people liked the new fluid better.

Does anybody know roughly when the code to change the CVT fluid comes up?

 

I Change mine every 30000. Had a cvt crz that I traded in with over 120,000 miles and no problems with the cvt. I've changed mine at 30ish,60ish thousand miles on my 19 Fit cvt.

 

This! Since there is a code which will come up to tell you when to change it there is no reason whatsoever for the dealer to be contacting you about this other than their desire to make money off you. That being said though, I don't believe in code nonsense and generally speaking I would use my own judgment in changing the fluid probably between 30,000 and 40,000 miles which I'm guessing is a lot sooner than any Honda code. If I wanted to take a wild guess I would think the Honda code probably won't come up until maybe 60,000.

 

Things like the coolant (100k -> 50k thereafter) and the cvt fluid change (60k -> 30k thereafter) maintenance codes take twice as long for the first time.
This is likely because 100% of the fluid is new and each change replaces <100% of the total volume.

I, personally changed the CVT fluid a little early (48k) because the transmission is likely the highest wearing component of the GK Fit.

 

While I don't have a CVT, I think the highest wear item is the engine.

The tiny sump, a water-thin oil spec and direct injection makes for a shortened engine lifespan.
I recently changed the oil on my Fit.
Sure, it was only showing 1,100 miles/6 months since my last oil change interval (using 0w20 pennzoil full syn), but I was hearing some nasty lower-end sounds in the engine when accelerating from a stop with the a/c on.
I substituted 1 quart of 0w20 with some 15w40 Rotella T4 I had leftover from my last oil change in my BMW.
Now the lower end rattle is gone and the engine just sounds quieter while idling.

For those concerned with potential engine damage, the Fit in other countries is spec'd for thicker oils, especially in warmer climates.
Where I live, the temp never goes below 23F, so I think it'll be fine year-round.

 

You did what?
You put a quart of the wrong oil in your Honda Fit because you had some left over from your BMW?
BMWguy22, I recommend you change your oil immediately to the Honda recommend spec oil and volume.

 

But he saved four dollars!

 

why?

This engine is specc'd for thicker oils in warmer climates.
0w20 is only for fuel economy.
I have more than enough of it for at least 3 or 4 more changes, but it just doesn't protect at higher RPM's in high heat conditions.
Which is why I substituted for thicker oil which is designed to be more stable.